https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/62/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/timberwolves-mailbag-will-rob-dillingham-succeed-team-expectations-jaden-mcdaniels-offense-and-more/The 2024-25 NBA season is upon us. We have made it through the off-season doldrums; teams will report to training camp in early October, and media day will take place for most teams on Sept. 30.   Hope, curiosity, and anxiety run wild in the summer among NBA fans. Those emotions intensify as the...20028Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/sam-darnold-is-kevin-oconnells-proof-of-concept/Mike Tannenbaum watched the Minnesota Vikings’ 34-7 win over the Houston Texans live from U.S. Bank Stadium. Perched from his seat in the press box, he observed Kevin O'Connell masterfully guide Sam Darnold and the Vikings to their second three-plus-score victory this season, this time as a 1.5-po...20027Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-minnesota-vikings-have-run-out-of-fricks-and-its-led-them-to-the-top-of-the-nfl/Being a Minnesota Vikings fan isn’t for the weak of heart. Vikings history is filled with unexpected highs, but over the past six years, it’s also been replaced with an anxiety that anything can go wrong at any given time.   Sunday was not one of those days. Everything went right for the Vikings...20023Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-are-a-hammer-and-everything-looks-like-a-nail/Harrison Smith has been in the league since 2012 and has played on some special teams.   The 2015 squad felt like it was the start of something when it went 11-5 and won the division with Teddy Bridgewater. In 2017, the Minnesota Vikings went 13-3 with Case Keenum and pulled off the . They went...20017Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/nordos-numbers-week-3-vs-houston/The Minnesota Vikings beat the Houston Texans 34-7 to move to 3-0 on the season. Their domination started from the first series. They took the ball away from the Texans, turning the short field into seven points early. While the Vikings couldn’t put the San Francisco 49ers away earlier due to self...20016Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/justin-topa-makes-an-unexpected-return-in-rehab-assignment-with-the-saints/St. Paul – There were rumors around the ballpark that Minnesota Twins reliever Justin Topa would return to St. Paul this weekend to resume his rehab assignment. While his return was a matter of when, not if, the timing of his return turned out to be unexpected.   Topa rejoined the team Friday nig...20015Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/keirsey-and-helman-reflect-on-their-major-league-call-ups/The Minnesota Twins have rewarded their organizational soldiers by calling them up to the big leagues.   The Twins drafted Michael Helman and DaShawn Keirsey Jr. out of college in 2018. They’ve battled through the minors to get their first opportunities in MLB, and the Twins have rewarded them by...20012Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/cam-bynum-floats-in-the-backfield-and-stings-like-a-jollibee/Look closely at Camryn Bynum’s thigh pads, and you can see the outline of a bee wearing a chef’s hat. It’s the logo for Jollibee, a popular fast-food restaurant in the Philippines.   “The No. 1 Filipino restaurant in the world,” Bynum clarified. “Jollibee is one of those ‘If you know, you know’ t...20010Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/houston-will-be-flores-greatest-test-so-far-this-season/The 2024 Minnesota Vikings are off to a surprisingly great start. They are 2-0 in the regular season and haven’t lost since they started playing games this preseason. If you're crazy enough, you could say that they are 5-0.   This week’s game will feature some familiar faces. The Houston Texans f...20007Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-next-wave-of-the-twins-pitching-pipeline-is-arriving-in-st-paul/The future in the big leagues is not too far away for a few Minnesota Twins pitching prospects.   On Monday, the Twins moved right-handed pitchers Cory Lewis and Marco Raya from Double-A Wichita to Triple-A St. Paul, giving them an extra week to finish their 2024 seasons. A month earlier, they ca...20006Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/nba-jerseys-have-hit-rock-bottom/These are trying times for all Americans. One of the most divisive elections in our country's history may be happening in a matter of weeks, but the true national nightmare is the state of NBA jerseys.   Basketball jerseys used to be cool as hell. You had great color schemes and huge team names e...19998Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-houston-texans-may-be-an-even-bigger-test-for-brian-flores-defense/The Minnesota Vikings defense is legit. Brian Flores’ crew has found equilibrium somewhere between maniacal and unhinged.   San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has two regular-season in-conference losses in his entire career, and they were both against Flores’ Vikings defenses. After Sund...19997Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesotas-front-office-mishaps-arent-entirely-payroll-related/Minnesota Twins fans have a right to be upset with ownership. Coming off the most successful season in two decades, Twins CEO Joe Pohlad reversed the hype train to "right-size" his business. Minnesota's television deal with Diamond Sports Group kept many fans from watching their team, and an even...19995Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/3-impending-free-agents-need-one-last-shining-moment-with-the-twins/As the season comes to a close, the Minnesota Twins are desperate for a shining moment from one of their veterans. Fortunately, three impending free agents might want to produce one last highlight before moving on to their next chapter.   From finding consistency across the lineup to squeezing ou...19994Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/people-continue-to-criticize-rudy-gobert-for-the-wrong-reasons/At this stage of his career, Rudy Gobert has become accustomed to consistent criticism. His four Defensive Player of the Year awards have garnered plenty of talking points, with many often misunderstanding him as a player.   People’s arguments have always been too heavily weighed on the aesthetic...19990Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesotas-bullpen-implosion-is-perplexing-and-pretty-straightforward/It’s no secret that the Minnesota Twins bullpen has taken much of the blame for the team’s downward spiral over the last month. The team has had a 10-19 record since Aug. 18, and their bullpen has a 5.25 ERA in that span, which ranks 26th in baseball. It was again the blame for another bullpen mel...19989Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/patrick-jones-ii-has-risen-to-the-occasion/Patrick Jones II's journey started in Yokosuka, Japan, in September 1998. However, his family moved to Jacksonville when he was three years old. Two years later, they moved to Naples, Italy. After that? Back to Japan. He eventually returned to the States when he was 14, where his focus was set on...19988Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kody-funderburk-is-starting-to-look-major-league-ready-after-his-latest-rehab-stint/St. Paul – Another Minnesota Twins reliever is on the verge of returning to the bullpen before the season ends.   Kody Funderburk threw his third game in a rehab stint with the St. Paul Saints on Tuesday night. He threw throwing two scoreless innings and allowed only two base runners on a single...19987Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jeffersons-absence-revealed-something-about-sam-darnold/For those still doubting Sam Darnold and whether he’s finally found a fit that unlocks his potential, I offer a persuasive argument that he can maintain his play in this system:   The Minnesota Vikings' third-quarter drive against the San Francisco 49ers.   Here was a QB playing in a new system...19986Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-have-subtly-grown-under-kevin-oconnell/The Minnesota Vikings started the season by throttling the New York Giants, 28-6, marking the first time since 2019 that they have won by three or more scores. A week later, they beat the San Francisco 49ers, 23-17, making it the second consecutive season that the Vikings have topped the reigning...19985Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/stephon-gilmore-still-has-it/Stephon Gilmore has seen it all in the NFL. The Buffalo Bills made him the ninth pick in 2012, and he won Super Bowl LII with the New England Patriots. Gilmore is a four-time All-Pro and has earned . However, he's coming off a torn labrum that ended his 2023 season. Despite his accolades, the 33...19983Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-the-saints-are-preparing-relievers-for-major-league-callups/Perhaps no position sees as much turnover in the minors as a reliever. Minor league teams get constant calls from the major league team, sending relievers up and down from the majors. Teams constantly shuffle players around the higher and lower levels when someone is called up, injured, or cut fro...19982Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-isnt-justin-jefferson-more-concerned-about-his-injury/Justin Jefferson alleviated many injury fears after the Minnesota Vikings’ 23-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.   “Not overly concerned.” Jefferson told reporters, “Just a li’l thigh bruise, contusion, whatever you want to call it. Something that happens.”   That was the best possib...19977Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/who-will-step-up-as-minnesotas-two-inning-reliever/There isn’t one thing to point to that explains the Minnesota Twins’ struggles this season.   There are the losses of borderline All-Star Joe Ryan and flamethrower Brock Stewart. The failed offseason attempt to bolster the bullpen with Steven Okert, Jay Jackson, and Josh Staumont. They've had a p...19976Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/whats-at-stake-if-the-twins-miss-the-playoffs/Last year, the Minnesota Twins were limping toward the finish line. Royce Lewis and Byron Buxton were on the injured list. Carlos Correa would join them as part of a painful battle with plantar fasciitis. They had built a lead in the American League Central division, and fortunately, it was enough...19974Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000